res. 621, condemning the horrific attacks in newtown, connecticut, and expressing support and prayers for all those impacted by that tragedy. the presiding officer: without objection, the senate will proceed to the measure. mr. reid: i ask unanimous consent the resolution be agreed to, the motion to reconsider be laid on the table, that no intervening action or debate and any statements related to this matter be printed in the record at the appropriate place as if read. the presiding officer: without objection. mr. reid: madam president, we understandably senator akaka wants to make a statement regarding the, our friend senator inouye who passed away. senator mccain has been waiting here for hours. so i'm asking consent that senator mccain be recognized to give a statement. when he completes that statement, senator akaka be recognized. the presiding officer: without objection. mr. mccain: madam president? the presiding officer: the senator from arizona. mr. mccain: i thank the majority leader. today the senate lost -- and america and especially his beloved citizens of hawaii lost a un